Pioneers of the Scientific Revolution
This scientist studied the orbits, or movements, of the planets revolving around the sun aka planetary motion
Who is Johannes Kepler?
This monarch believed himself to be the center of his nation, essential to France’s survival aka the “Sun King”
Who is King Louis XIV?
This document was signed by William and Mary; gave most of the power to Parliament, turned england into an constitutional monarchy, began a movement against absolutism
What is the English Bill of Rights?
This estate in France is made up of the nobility.
What is the 2nd estate?
This art style is very ordered and restrained
What is classical?
This scientist discovered the circulation of blood which helped doctors better understand medicine
Who is William Harvey?
This monarch ruled Prussia and built a strong military
Who is Frederick the Great?
This group supported Parliament in the English Civil War
Who are the Roundheads?
This estate in France is made up of the clergy.
What is the first estate?
This art style is lighter, focused on natural scenes and portraits of living people
What is Rococo?
This scientist is considered the “Father of Modern Astronomy”
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus?
This monarch ruled Russia starting in 1689
Who is Peter the Great?
This group supported King Charles I in the English Civil War
Who are the Cavaliers?
This is the Paris prison overthrown on July 14, 1789 which sparked the French Revolution.
What is the Bastille?
This art style is colorful, dramatic, huge and typically portrayed historic battles or lives of saints
This scientist used the telescope to support the Heliocentric theory
Who is Galileo Galilei?
This monarch built a new palace at Versailles to distance himself from ordinary citizens; building seen as a symbol of royal power
Who is King Louis XIV?
This document stated the king had to obey his own laws, must give all citizens due process, and served as a first step towards a constitution
What is the Magna Carta?
This is the promise the National Assembly made to continue their movement until a new constitution had been adopted.
What is the Oath of the Tennis Court?
This art style used bright colors to convey emotion and energy
What is Romantic?
This famous scientist compiled his research into the book Principia
Who is Isaac Newton?
This monarch was called “Enlightened despot” because he introduced social and political reforms to benefit the common people
Who is Frederick the Great?
This man became the monarch after Queen Elizabeth I passed away
Who is James I
This monarch was the king of France during the French Revolution.
Who is the King Louis XVI?
This book is considered Europe's first modern novel, was written by Miguel Cervantes, and poked fun at medieval knights and chivalry
What is Don Quixote?